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DV12 BJY

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

122,037 mi
Last recorded122,037 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 BJY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 122,037 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 108,066 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 93,483 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 88,301 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 81,506 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 78,208 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 76,010 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 67,140 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 57,046 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 57,046 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 47,680 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 38,144 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 27,987 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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DV12 BJY is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 66,103 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DV12 BJY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 14 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DV12 BJY registered?

DV12 BJY is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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The MOT history for DV12 BJY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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